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2012 Lexus GS to Bow at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
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Infiniti won’t be the only Japanese luxury brand with something to unveil at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Our source inside Toyota let slip that the all-new, fourth generation Lexus GS luxury sedan will break cover at the world’s most prestigious historic car show. When asked for confirmation, Lexus Communications Manager Ming-Jou Chen was…
BMW Launches Online Art-Car Gallery [Video]
Everyone has seen old hippy van painted to the nines or cars with wacky paint jobs driving down the street but you’ve probably never seen cars like this. This type of art became popular enough in the last few decades for art car shows to materialize. BMW has been involved in art cars since the mid-1970s getting Andy…
2012 Mercedes B-Class Teased, Official Details Released
Mercedes has just released several teaser images of the 2012 B-Class which is set to be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September. Along with the photos, MB has also released extensive specifications on the new car, which will boast new engines, a more dynamic shape and improved passenger and cargo room, among…
Infiniti JX Concept Teased: First Photo Revealed
Infiniti has just released the very first image of its new JX 7-seater luxury crossover concept, which will officially be revealed at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 18. Between now and that date, the Nissan luxury division will reveal a total of seven photos as a part of the “Power of 7”…
Kia To Introduce RWD V8 Coupe Concepts In Frankfurt And Detroit
The Kia Mustang might be a reality later this year, when Kia shows off a pair of rear-wheel-drive coupe concepts in Frankfurt and Detroit. Taking the sports and muscle car fight to their respective home turfs, Kia will gauge public interest in buying a V8-powered sports car with a Korean nameplate – first at the…
ASC McLaren Tuned Dodge Viper Up For Grabs
Most people would be rather content with the rarity of the standard Dodge Viper. With roughly 24,000 units made world-wide between all its model years, it is hardly a common sight. It’s performance will also please most people. The original 1992 Viper made 400-hp, and over the years that figure raised to 600-hp. Considering these…
Bentley Ice Racer Takes On The Hillclimb Challenge At Goodwood
It is a tradition at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to run up the hill of this famous estate. Just about every type of road and racing car make this trek, and the Bentley ice racer is no exception. Earlier this year, Bentley set a new record of the highest speed achieved by a car…
Joss JP1 Set To Be Officially Unveiled Later This Year
You probably have not heard of a car company called Joss, and you probably won’t see one running around in your neighborhood either, but this new Australian supercar builder will be unveiling their first production model later this year. So far known as the JP1 (official model name will be announced at the cars launch),…
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Gets Green Light for Limited Production
When Aston Martin first unvieled the V12 Zagato coupe at the recent Villa d’Este concours event, the British exotic car manufacturer said this is just to celebrate the relationship between them and coachbuilder Zagato. They went onto say that just a racing version will be produced to take part in numerous endurance racing events this…
Ford FPV Falcon GT Black Unveiled at Melbourne Auto Show With a Supercharged 5.0
This is why Australians are cool! Not only is the FPV Black Concept a sinister looking sedan, but it’s powered by a supercharged Ford 5.0-liter V8 making 449-hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Sure our Boss 302 makes similar numbers without a supercharger, but you can be sure the torque levels at low rpm in…
Goodwood Erects 91.9-Foot Tall Sculpture To Commemorate Jaguar E-Type
In commemoration of the Jaguar E-type’s 50th anniversary, a 91.9-foot tall sculpture has taken center stage for this years Goodwood Festival of Speed. This gigantic steel structure constitutes nearly half a kilometer of steel pipes, which were originally intended for use as a gas pipeline. The material for this structure was donated by Tata Steel,…
Audi Joins Big Boys With $14.3 Million Frankfurt Auto Show Party Hall
Audi is flush with cash and sales right now. So when the Frankfurt Auto Show rolls around, they’re going to party like it’s pre-recession 2008 all over again. Previously, Audi shared the same convention space with all the riff raff. But for Frankfurt this year, they will build a separate Cathedral To The Four Rings,…
Nissan, Infiniti To Return To Detroit Auto Show
Nissan and Infiniti, Detroit has missed you! And to return the favor, the Japanese carmaker is bringing both barrels to the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, after a two-year absence. Nissan left the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) two years ago to focus on larger debuts in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. But…
Dodge Caliber Replacement To Debut At 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Remember when your parents told you that if you didn’t do well the first time, try, try again? Fiat and Dodge have heeded that advice. So when you’re at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, expect to see Caliber: Round Two. A small hatchback in the vein of the Caliber will debut for the 2013 model…
2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Photos Leaked
The next generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class will make its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in September, however photos have been leaked, and we have them. The all-new B-Class crossover will use a front-wheel drive design and will remain a multi-purpose vehicle, meaning a higher roof and more cargo space. A full range of four-cylinder…
‘Rally Concept’ Chevrolet Colorado Concept Makes Waves In Argentina
Although still billed as concept, it’s styling likely predicts the future DNA of Chevrolet trucks, both large and small.
Concorso Italiano At Laguna Seca August 19th
On August 19th at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, Monterey California, Concorso Italiano will open the traditional Monterey/Pebble Beach Weekend. The event will feature more than 800-1000 beautifully designed Italian cars on display. Enthusiasts can engage in conversations with fellow car lovers and enjoy Italian fashion, food and art. There will no doubt be an astonishing variety of Ferrari’s,…
Volkswagen Beetle R Set for Frankfurt Auto Show Debut
The newest generation of the Volkswagen Beetle might not have hit our showrooms yet, but that hasn’t stopped its maker from planning additional future models. The latest rumors are that a Beetle R version will bow at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September of this year, and this will feature the engine from the Golf…
Ford To Introduce Eight New Models in First Quarter of 2012
Ford is planning to blitz the auto-market for the first quarter of 2012. According to a source inside Ford, no less than eight all-new or refreshed models will start production for Q1. Ford’s largest project is the all-new midsize Fusion/Mondeo, which is currently scheduled to start production in January. Ford hopes for a 50-percent sales improvement for…
Electric Rolls Royce Phantom Won’t Be Produced
At the recent Geneva Motor Show, Rolls Royce surprised everyone by showing an electric version of their Phantom luxury sedan. This super-green version might have been good for the environment, however it had its limitations, like taking 24-hours to fully charge from a household outlet (or eight-hours by using an induction charging system developed by…
Hyundai Elantra Coupe To Debut At 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
The all-new Hyundai Elantra Coupe will debut this fall at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, with Hyundai is hoping this new coupe will eat into Honda Civic Coupe sales. The basic powertrain will likely come from the sedan which is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder producing 148-hp and 131 lb-ft of torque. Hyundai is also likely to…
Lotus Developing New Engines For Its New Models
Ever since the Lotus Esprit V8 went out of production in 2004, Lotus has been exclusively using Toyota engines for its cars. While these motors have provided power and reliability, many customers of the brand feel that the company should have its own engines. After all, can you imagine a Ferrari being powered by anything…
2012 BMW 1 Series Hatchback Leaked Well Ahead of Frankfurt Debut
Details and photos of BMW‘s next-gen version of the 1 Series have leaked onto the net, showing a larger and more functional 5-door premium hatch that sports the company’s snub-nose grille. According to the leaked info the car has a longer wheelbase, which helps adds 7 cubic feet of cargo room, while the interior gets…
Skoda Fabia vRS S2000 Roadster is a Drop Top Rally Car
At the annual Volkswagen tuning festival in Worthersee, Austria., sub-brand Skoda brought out a roadster version of its Fabia vRS S2000 rally-car. Called the RS 2000 Roadster, this one-off special was specifically built by Skoda for this event and according to Skoda CEO Winfried Vahland the hand-built roadster had been created to “show what the…
